Ivy House School

02/10/2026

Darley Class had a fantastic time enjoying the beautiful autumn weather! 🍂☀️ We loved getting outside, soaking up the sunshine and exploring all the wonderful sights, sounds, and smells that autumn has to offer. It was lovely to spend time outdoors, explore our environment, and enjoy some quality time together with our peers. 🍁💛

02/10/2026

Check out our latest Family Update Newsletter:

Hello everyone,

01/10/2026

🌟 It's World Mental Health Day next Friday, October 9th! 🌟

We're inviting everyone to join us in raising awareness by wearing something yellow! Whether it’s a full outfit, a pair of socks, or even a hair bobble, let’s show our support for mental health together. 💛

This is all part of the campaign for Young Minds. Let’s make a splash of sunshine and spread positivity! ☀️

30/09/2026

🌟 Join us for a great cause! Some of our amazing staff members are hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning to support the Nightingale Macmillan Unit. ☕💚 Come along, enjoy some delicious treats, and help make a difference in our local community. Every cup counts!

28/09/2026

🌾🍂 Harvest Festival Alert! 🍂🌾

As part of our harvest festival celebrations, we will be collecting food donations to support those in need in our local community.

If you would like to contribute, please bring items from the list below by October 5th. All donations will go directly to our local food bank.

Let’s come together and show our support for those who need it most! ❤️

25/09/2026

🌟 Happy National Teaching Assistants’ Day! 🌟

Today we’ve been celebrating all of our incredible support staff and recognising the difference they make each and every day. 💙

A huge thank you to our wonderful Teaching Assistants, Personal Care Assistants, Health & Welfare Support Assistants, Minibus Driver and our Site, Admin and Kitchen Teams. Every single one of you plays such an important role and makes a positive impact on so many lives. 🥰

This afternoon, our Senior Leadership Team delivered a box of chocolates and a thank you card to our fantastic teams during Corridor Carnival, where we also handed out our weekly ‘Well Done’ certificates! 🎉👏

We are so grateful for everything our support staff do, often going above and beyond to support our students, families and wider school community.

To all support staff, whatever your role, we wish you a very Happy Teaching Assistants’ Day! 💐

Thank you for everything you do! 💙🌟

17/09/2026

🚨 Important Update! 🚨 Our 24-hour walk has been postponed until further notice.

We want to take a moment to say how wonderful it has been welcoming all the new students back at Ivy House! Everyone is settling in well, and we can’t wait for the year ahead of us. 🌟

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06/09/2026

📢 Important Reminder – INSET Days
A quick reminder to all our families that school will be closed on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th September for staff training.
🎒 Students will return to school on Wednesday 9th September.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday! 💚

07/08/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING – ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT! 💚

Are you organised, friendly and enthusiastic, with a passion for making a difference? Ivy House School is looking for an Administration Assistant to join our welcoming and supportive special school team.

You’ll play an important role in keeping our school running smoothly, supporting colleagues, welcoming visitors and families, and helping us provide the very best environment for our children and young people.

📋 Administration Assistant
💷 Actual salary: £23,814–£24,974 (Pay Award Pending)
⏰ 37 hours per week – term time + INSETs (32.5+ hours considered)
📌 Permanent | Start ASAP
📅 Closing date: 9am, Friday 21st August 2026
🗓️ Interviews: Week commencing 24th August

👉 Apply now via the Ivy House School careers site or click here: https://ivyhouse-derby.schoolrecruiter.com/jobseekers/job/administration-assistant-1568789/?lang=en-GB

Early applications are encouraged!

Please share with anyone who could be a great addition to our team! 💚

03/08/2026

📚✨ August is here, and so is our theme for ! We want to see where you love to read! 📸

Upload a picture of your favorite reading spot onto EFL. Whether it's:
⭐ Funniest Spot
🌿 Most Relaxing Place
☀️ Best Outdoor Reading Spot
📖 With your best Reading Partner

Get creative and show us your reading vibes! Let’s inspire each other to read more this year!

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